Final Fantasy

http://www.finalfantasyeternal.com

Rogers Main Stage: Saturday, 8pm – 9pm

Artist Biography

Owen Pallett is a violinist, pianist, singer, and lyric writer going under the moniker of Final Fantasy – referencing “The games [which] are ridiculously overwrought and convoluted emotionally,” which he believes his music shares a similarity with. With two solo albums under his belt, Has A Good Home, and He Poos Clouds (a tentative concept album based around the spells within Dungeons and Dragons), he has established himself as an interesting and varied songwriter. He also co-wrote the string arrangements on both Arcade Fire albums, subsequently raising his profile among the indie crowd. His live performance also displays his adept skill at creating intelligent compositions, showcasing his talent for the creation and layering of textures. Live, he uses a sampler controlled by foot pedals in order to loop layers over layers, replicating the broad and ambitious strokes of his albums.